Clinical Dietitians

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Various Locations
• Salary  AHP-1  $ $44.44 per hour + 25% casual leave loading
• Salary  AHP-2  $ $54.35 per hour + 25% casual leave loading 

About the Role

AHP-1  As a Clinical Dietitian, you'll play a key role in supporting the health and recovery of patients through the delivery of high-quality nutrition care. Working as part of a dedicated and multidisciplinary healthcare team, you'll provide expert nutritional assessment, advice and education to both inpatients and outpatients. Your input will directly contribute to improving patient outcomes, enhancing recovery, and promoting overall well-being across a range of clinical areas within the hospital.

In this rewarding role, you'll collaborate closely with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to ensure that patients receive tailored, evidence-based nutrition support. You'll have the opportunity to apply and expand your clinical skills in a supportive environment that values professional growth, innovation and teamwork. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and compassionate Dietitian to make a real difference in people's lives while contributing to the continued excellence of CALHN's Nutrition and Dietetics service.

AHP-2  As a Clinical Dietitian, you will play an integral role in delivering high-quality nutrition and dietetic services that support patients' health, recovery and long-term wellbeing. Working within a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, you'll provide expert assessment, care and counselling to both inpatients and outpatients across a range of clinical areas. Your evidence-based advice and tailored nutrition plans will help optimise patient outcomes and ensure excellence in care throughout the hospital.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work closely with medical, nursing and allied health professionals, contributing your expertise to holistic patient management. You'll be supported by an experienced and passionate Nutrition and Dietetics team within CALHN, committed to innovation, professional development and person-centred care. If you're a proactive and compassionate Dietitian looking to make a meaningful impact in people's lives, this position offers a fulfilling and dynamic environment to grow your career.

Qualifications

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About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we're shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation.  As South Australia's largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it's expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that's driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 30 October 2026

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

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